Statements about Peace by the MayorThe mayor of Hiroshima frequently issues comments and sends messages on
behalf of our citizens addressing various issues related to peace and nuclear
weapons.

Peace DeclarationEvery year on August 6, the city of Hiroshima holds a Peace Memorial Ceremony
to pray for the peaceful repose of the victims, for the abolition of nuclear
weapons, and for lasting world peace. During that ceremony, the mayor issues
a Peace Declaration directed toward the world at large.

Mayors for PeaceAs of December 1, 2010, the Mayor for Peace is composed of 4,402 cities
around the world. 2020 Vision CampaignMayors for Peace is promoting 2020 Vision, a program to eliminate all nuclear
weapons by the year 2020.Hiroshima Nagasaki Peace Study CoursesThe cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are asking colleges and universities
around the world to establish and promote Hiroshima Nagasaki Peace Study
Courses.

A-Bomb Dome Registered as World HeritageOn December 5 1996, the UNESCO decided to register the A-bomb Dome on the World Heritage List. A symbol of Hiroshima's pledge to abolish nuclear weapons and seek lasting peace.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial MuseumThe museum collects and displays belongings left by the victims, photos
and other materials that convey the horror of the bombing supplemented
by exhibits thay describe Hiroshima before and after the bombing and others
that present the current status of the nuclear age.Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb VictimsThe Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims is an effort by the Japanese national government to remember and mourn the sacred sacrifice of the atomic bomb victims. It is also an expression of Japan's desire for genuine and lasting peace.Hirosima Peace Culture FoundationHPCF seeks to convey the facts about the bombing and contribute to the
dissemination of thought promoting peace and international understanding/cooperation.Hiroshima Peace InstituteA research unit of the Hiroshima City University

66 years ago, Hiroshima suffered the world's first atomic bombing. To prevent
repetition of such tragedy, the city has sought ever since to covey the
facts of the bombing to the world. We have engaged in a wide variety of
efforts for peace and now seek to build a 21st century of peace and humanity
free from nuclear weapons.

The 11th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates was held in Hiroshima from
November 12 to 14, 2010. His Holiness the Dalai Lama, former South African
President Willem De Klerk, four other individual laureates and representatives
from 13 laureate organizations came together for six sessions to discuss
issues based on the theme of “the Legacy of Hiroshima: a World without
Nuclear Weapons.”

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon became the first secretary-general to attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony in the atomic bombed city of Hiroshima in August 2010. Secretary-General Ban has shown strong determination in promoting his five-point plan for nuclear disarmament, which he first proposed at a symposium at the UN Headquarters in New York in October 2008, and has been a firm supporter in realizing Hiroshima’s wish for the abolition of nuclear weapons and lasting world peace. At the NPT Review Conference in May 2010, the Final Document was adopted by all the member parties through Secretary-General Ban’s great leadership.

In light of the outcome of this past May’s NPT Review Conference, lively
discussions were held on how to realize everlasting peace and the abolition
of nuclear weapons by 2020. Around 300 participants consisting of Mayors
for Peace member cities, intellectuals, peace NGOs, and government officials
looked at how to abolish nuclear weapons at the earliest possible date,
and the importance of forming coalitions between countries, cities, NGOs
and citizens’ groups.

The 28th Annual Plenary Meeting of the InterAction Council (also called the OB Summit) was held from April 18 to 20 in Hiroshima. The council has continuously appealed for nuclear weapons abolition since their establishment, and on April 19, they adopted the Hiroshima Declaration, a plea for zero nuclear weapons, and submitted it for consideration at the May 2010 NPT Review Conference.

The Hiroshima Peace Institute / Conducting research and studies on peace-related issues and collecting and organizing materials / International cooperation and contributions / The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) training projects

This home page is a directory of businesses in the city of Hiroshima (in
the industry fields of manufacturing, information technology, wholesale,
and design) including the operation outlines as well as the processing
and production technologies employed by each business.